Word power made easy : the complete handbook for building a superior vocabulary

How to use this book for maximum benefit -- Getting off to a good start: How to test your present vocabulary -- How to start building your vocabulary -- How to talk about personality types -- How to talk about doctors -- How to talk about various practitioners -- How to talk about science and scientists -- How to talk about liars and lying -- How to check your progress: Comprehensive test I -- Gaining increased momentum: How to talk about actions -- How to talk about various speech habits -- How to insult your enemies -- How to flatter your friends -- How to check your progress: Comprehensive test II -- Finishing with a feeling of complete success: How to talk about common phenomena and occurrences -- How to talk about what goes on -- How to talk about a variety of personal characteristics -- How to check your progress: Comprehensive test III -- How to check your standing as an amateur etymologist -- How to keep building your vocabulary -- Brief intermissions: Test your grammar -- Random notes on modern usage -- How grammar changes -- How to avoid being a purist -- How to speak naturally -- Do you always use the proper word? -- Some interesting derivations -- How to spell a word -- Take this spelling test -- Another check on your spelling

Exercises designed to develop vocabulary skills present words together with their pronunciations, definitions and use in sentences

xxiii, 528 pages ; 18 cm

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